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Cast no shadow in Casablanca

April 2nd 2019
The moon and the stars are not above us, the earth is on the other side of our feet… ~ Moroccan Proverb HE SAID... Today we were continuing to explore the white city of Casablanca. I woke early and used the quiet morning stillness to catch up on my travel writing. We headed down to breakfast at 8am and feasted on khobz (traditional round leavened bread) w ... read more
Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca

Moroccan Flag In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more
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29th May 2019

Mosques at Dawn
Guess by wearing a beanie you have not answered the call for prayer!
30th May 2019

Re: Mosques at Dawn
That beanie was essential on that brisk early morning! I would love to experience the inside of a mosque at prayer time, but alas, non-Muslims are not allowed.

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